Overview
- Multiple reporters had linked Vogt to Seattle after Dan Wilson's October firing, with MLB insiders saying a move could not be ruled out because Vogt's family lives in Olympia, Washington.
- Vogt told reporters that he will return to Cleveland, saying “I'm here. I'm coming back,” at the Guardians' end-of-season availability on Oct. 22.
- Guardians president Chris Antonetti confirmed Vogt is under contract for 2027 and beyond and said he expects Vogt to lead the club for a long time with most of the coaching staff returning.
- Any Mariners pursuit would require a rare formal agreement or a trade for a contracted manager, and Antonetti said the Mariners have not contacted Cleveland about such a move.
- Vogt's decision keeps the Guardians' recent on-field continuity intact after three straight division titles and two ALCS trips, and it forces Seattle to broaden its managerial search away from a locally tied candidate.